VAZ VEHICLES

VAZ-21213, VAZ-21214, VAZ-21214-20, VAZ-21215

REPAIR MANUAL

Contents
Section 1. General data ..........................................................4
Section 2. Engine ..................................................................7
Engine - removal and refitting..........................................12
Cylinder block ..................................................................19
Inspection and repair..................................................19
Pistons and connecting rods ...........................................21
Selecting piston to cylinder ........................................23
Dismantling and reassembly ......................................23
Crankshaft and flywheel ..................................................24
Design description......................................................24
Inspection and overhaul .............................................24
Cylinder head and valve gear..........................................26
General description ....................................................26
Valve clearance adjustment .......................................27
Cylinder head - removal and refitting .........................28
Cylinder head - dismantling and reassembly............28
Camshaft and timing gear ...............................................32
Cooling system ...............................................................34
Lubrication system...........................................................38
Fuel system .....................................................................42
Carburettor.......................................................................46
Exhaust gas recirculation system ....................................55
Exhaust system ...............................................................46
Chapter 3. Power train.........................................................57
Clutch ..............................................................................57
Gearbox...........................................................................64
Transfer box ....................................................................73
Drive line .........................................................................80
Rear axle .........................................................................84
Front axle ........................................................................96
Chapter 4. Wheel suspensions ...........................................100
Front suspension...........................................................102
Rear suspension............................................................110
Alternator.......................................................................140
Starter motor .................................................................146
Ignition system ..............................................................149
Lighting and signalling...................................................156
Windscreen wiper/washer .............................................159
Instruments....................................................................163
Chapter 8. Bodywork.........................................................167
Bodywork - repair .........................................................169
Paintwork.......................................................................172
Door...............................................................................176
Bonnet, bumpers ...........................................................179
Bodywork glazing and windscreen washers .................180
Instrument panel, seats.................................................181
Heater unit.....................................................................183
Chapter 9. VAZ-21213 vehicle modifications, alternative and addi-
tional equipment...............................................................185
VAZ-21214 vehicle ........................................................185
Engine repair - description ............................................185
Central Injection Unit.....................................................186
VAZ-21214-20 vehicle ...................................................189
Engine 21214-10 ...........................................................190
VAZ-21215-10 vehicle ...................................................197
Cooling system..............................................................200
Lubrication system ........................................................202
Fuel system ...................................................................202
Exhaust emission system..............................................203
Electrical system ...........................................................203
Steering with BREED «SRS-40»
driver’s airbag in the steering wheel ............................209
Attachments.....................................................................212

Chapter 5. Steering ...........................................................115

Steering - inspection, check and adjustment ................116
Steering mechanism......................................................118

Chapter 6 Braking system..................................................121

Front brakes ..................................................................128
Rear brakes...................................................................130
Handbrake.....................................................................134

ëhapter 7. Electrical system...............................................135

Wiring and fuses ...........................................................135
Battery ...........................................................................136

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 About this manual
This Manual provides information on routine maintenance and servicing and is intended for engineers
and mechanics of service outlets, garages and workshops.
The Manual covers the following models:
VAZ-21213 model - an off-road vehicle, three-door body of all-steel unitary construction,
with 1.7 litre carburettor engine;
VAZ-21214 model - with 1.7 litre Central Fuel Injection Engine;
VAZ-21214-20 model - with 1.7 litre Sequential Fuel Injection Engine;
VAZ-21215 model - with Turbo Diesel Engine.
The chapters of the manual give full descriptions of VAZ-21213 vehicle units. For general description,
service and repair procedures applicable to other models, refer to Section 9 where you can also find the
information on additional and alternative equipment fitted to the vehicles.
The Manual provides a detailed description of service operations on the base of OEM parts, with help-
ful information on fault diagnosis, along with clear indications on removal and refitting, dismantling and
reassembly, adjustment and repair of various vehicle units.
We recommend to use special tools and working facilities as listed in Attachment No 2. Tighten the
thread connections to torques specified in Attachment No 1. Basic adjustments and inspection checks are
outlined in Attachment No 3. Refer to Attachment 4 for recommended lubricants and fuels.
Due to the on-going process of vehicle improvement aimed to enhance the VAZ vehicle reliability and
performance, the manufacturer can make alterations and design changes which may fail to enter this pub-
lication. Such changes and alterations will be incorporated into our manuals at the earliest opportunity.
The Manual describes the vehicle design as of October 1999.